August 3, 2026
  • August 3, 2026

Govt: Nod for 6ft only, but Shivaji statue that fell stood 35ft tall

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The Maharashtra directorate of art approved a 6-ft statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji based on a clay model. The final structure, modified without further approval, was 35-ft tall and unexpectedly collapsed. The Navy, responsible for appointing sculptors and consultants, did not inform the directorate of significant design changes, igniting political debate.

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India’s billionaire count up 3x in 10 years to 334

by on August 30, 2024 0

India’s billionaire count has grown to 334, with the Hurun Rich List 2024 revealing Gautam Adani as the richest, overtaking Mukesh Ambani. The list comprises 1,539 individuals with a net worth of Rs 1,000 crore or more. New entrants include Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Amitabh Bachchan from the film industry.

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July-Aug monsoon across India set to be among two wettest in last 30 years

by on August 30, 2024 0

India has witnessed one of its wettest monsoon seasons in 30 years, with July and August rainfall significantly exceeding long-term averages and benefiting kharif-crop sowing. The enhanced rainfall is attributed to favorable MJO conditions and cooler Pacific ocean temperatures. Weather forecasts indicate continued favorable monsoon conditions, promising further benefits to agriculture and soil moisture.

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